Don Mahar
Mobridge,SD
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with extensive experience at Donnie's Breakfast Diner & Pizzeria, excelling in menu development and staff supervision. Proven track record in enhancing customer engagement and optimizing operations, resulting in improved service quality. Strong business planning skills complemented by effective team motivation, ensuring a thriving dining environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Donnie's Breakfast Diner & Pizzeria
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Head Chef, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Menu's
Cook & Bartender
Pauly's Pub & Casino
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Manager & Cook ( Breakfast & Lunch )
The Spotted Cow
04.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Head Cook, for breakfast and lunch menu
Education
High School Diploma -
Antioch Community High School
Antioch, IL06-1975
Skills
- Menu development
- Staff supervision
- Business planning
- Customer engagement
- Lead Cook
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Donnie's Breakfast Diner & Pizzeria
01.2016 - 01.2025
Cook & Bartender
Pauly's Pub & Casino
02.2012 - 01.2016
Manager & Cook ( Breakfast & Lunch )
The Spotted Cow
04.2008 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Antioch Community High School
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